Cost of Attendance

The Ohio State University defines "cost of attendance" as the total cost of attending school for one academic year, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses. This is most frequently referred to as a "COA." The Student Financial Aid Office calculates standard COAs annually.

The Student Financial Aid Office strongly recommends that students estimate their anticipated educational expenses each year by creating a personal budget. 

Students who are not considered Ohio residents do not benefit from the tuition subsidy funded by Ohio tax payers; however, they may apply for in-state residency if they meet any of the Ohio Board of Regents guidelines. Typically, out-of-state students must reside in Ohio for twelve consecutive months before being eligible for in-state residency. For more information on applying for residency, please refer to the Ohio Tuition for Residency webpage for guidance and Registrar contact information.

For detailed information on the College of Dentistry's cost of attendance, please select the appropriate student status below

2024-2025 Ohio Resident Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition and Fees

Expense

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Base (Ohio Resident) Tuition

$45,493

$57,057

$57,057

$57,057

University Fees

$980

$1,201

$1,201

$1,201

Education Support Fee

$5,444

$5,983

$5,983

$5,983

Total ESTIMATED Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees

$51,917

$64,241

$64,241

$64,241
Academic Expenses

Expense

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Books, Supplies, Equipment

$5,820

$4,464

$1,134

$1,134

Certification Fees

N/A

N/A

N/A

$3,972

Total Academic Expenses

$5,820

$4,464

$1,134

$5,106
Living Expenses

Expense

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Living Expenses

$15,372

$20,240

$20,240

$20,240

Federal Student Loan Fees

$196

$294

$294

$294

Federal PLUS Loan Fees

$760

$760

$760

$760

Transportation

$696

$870

$870

$870

Miscellaneous Personal

$3,210

$4,494

$4,494

$4,494

Total Living Expenses

$20,234

$26,658

$26,658

$26,658
Total ESTIMATED Cost of Attendance

Resident Status

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Ohio Resident Total

$77,971

$95,363

$92,033

$96,005
Tuition + Academic Expenses + Living Expenses

2024-2025 Non-Ohio Resident Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition and Fees

Expense

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Base (Ohio Resident) Tuition

$45,493

$57,057

$57,057

$57,057

University Fees

$980

$1,201

$1,201

$1,201

Education Support Fee

$5,444

$5,983

$5,983

$5,983

Non-Ohio Resident Surcharge

$51,621

$67,546

$67,546

$67,546

Total Non-Resident Tuition and Fees

$103,538

$131,787

$131,787

$131,787
Academic Expenses

Expense

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Books, Supplies, Equipment

$5,820

$4,464

$1,134

$1,134

Certification Fees

N/A

N/A

N/A

$3,972

Total Academic Expenses

$5,820

$4,464

$1,134

$5,106
Living Expenses

Expense

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Living Expenses

$15,372

$20,240

$20,240

$20,240

Federal Student Loan Fees

$196

$294

$294

$294

Federal PLUS Loan Fees

$760

$760

$760

$760

Transportation

$696

$870

$870

$870

Miscellaneous Personal

$3,210

$4,494

$4,494

$4,494

Total Living Expenses

$20,234

$26,658

$26,658

$26,658
Total ESTIMATED Cost of Attendance

Resident Status

D1 (9 months)

D2 (12 months)

D3 (12 months)

D4 (12 months)

Non-Ohio Resident Total

$129,592

$162,909

$159,579

$163,551
Tuition + Academic Expenses + Living Expenses

Living Expenses - The budgeted amounts for living expenses are standard for all graduate and professional students at The Ohio State University.  

Health Insurance - All students at The Ohio State University are required to have health insurance; however, this is not included in the standard cost of attendance, as the plan and responsible party varies for each student. More information about the University's health insurance plans is available on the Student Health Insurance Office's website.

Loupes Eyewear - First year dental students are not required to purchase specialized eyewear, but may find it helpful during the course of their education. Since it is not a requirement, it is not included in the standard cost of attendance. 

If you have questions about budgeted amounts or about how to obtain financial aid to fund an expense, please contact Financial Aid. 

Creating a Personal Budget

When creating a personal budget, it is important to understand how the Ohio State cost of attendance (COA) is built and how your spending choices influence the amount of financial aid you need. The Ohio State COA is comprised of two different types of expenses: direct expenses and indirect expenses.

  • Direct Expenses are those which are paid to the college, such as tuition and fees. The student does not control or influence these.
  • Indirect Expenses are those which the student incurs due to attending a specific program, such as books, supplies, and living expenses, but are not charged directly by the University.  Students have a lot of control over these expenses based on their personal lifestyles.

Living expenses are highly influenced by the lifestyle with which you feel comfortable funding.  Ask yourself some questions:  Do you want to have a roommate or live alone?  Would you rather commute or live close to campus?  Will you need to purchase the University's health insurance, or will you be covered on an outside plan? You must compare your needs and wishes with how much you are willing to finance.

Questions?

If you have questions about completing a personal spending plan or determine that your expenses are greater than what Ohio State has determined in the standard Cost of Attendance, please contact Financial Aid.